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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,745.60, 69,972.60 and 33,623.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,745.60, 69,972.60 and 33,623.60 is: 50,330.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,745.60 : 69,972.60 = 33,623.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,745.60/69,972.60 = 33,623.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,745.60x = 69,972.60 × 33,623.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,745.60x = 2,352,730,713.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,730,713.36/46,745.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,330.53

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